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Sunday, March 8, 2015

PolyGenomX: Using Epigenetics and Polyploids to grow more efficient Trees and Plants

PolyGenomX (PGX) is a research & development company that deals with
plant-based biotechnology. They specialize in epigenetics and
polyploidy. The term 'polygenomics' spawns from the practice that
involves the deliberate creation of polyploids. I'll briefly explain
polyploids in a moment, but first... Before anybody gets their panties
in a wad, PolyGenomX does not involve itself with the creation of GMOs.

This technology could greatly enhance our biodiversity and could even
help give the future of this humanoid race, some much needed hope. With a
world population that is increasing at an alarming rate, we obviously
need to make further advancements since many of us are giving up on the
day that doesn't involve Big Oil domination and crude methods of energy.
Since we can't stop The Powers That Be, maybe more folks will work
around them like the ones over at PolyGenomX. Anyway, epigenetics is a
term that can be used to describe anything other than the DNA sequence
that influences the development of an organism. If you'd like to read
about this particular field of study, go here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigenetics

Polyploids are especially common in plants. It involves a stress
response that helps, in this case, a plant or tree evolve/adapt to its
changing surroundings/environment that would, in turn, make it stronger
and more capable of surviving. They call this a "polyploid event," and
the main part of PolyGenomX consists of them trying to invoke a
polyploid event in these modified trees and plants. This, when done
correctly, will enhance the yield, shorten the breeding time, enhance
the growth, allow poor growing areas to thrive with green life, prevent
certain plant diseases and overall just make the trees and plants way
more efficient. For example, with this technology, a 4-year-old tree
would have the growth of a 10-year-old tree.

If you are actually interested in this subject about using epigenetics
and polyploids to grow better plants and trees, watching this 16 minute
video may be of great interest: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0SKREl2uE

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